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Community Celebration

Bronx Chamber of Commerce 2026 gala celebrates ‘Big Bronx energy’ and community leaders

By Rebecca Raghunath Conversation…

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45th Precinct offers safe exchange zone for Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist deals

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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How Italian immigrants helped build the Bronx Zoo and Belmont’s Little Italy

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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South Bronx residents call for clean energy hub to replace former NY Post printing plant

By Rebecca Raghunath Conversation…

Bronx Times Opinion | Why the Bronx needs a stronger, more reliable power grid

By Lisa Sorin Conversation…

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Bronx workers rally against alleged labor abuses on affordable housing projects

By Rebecca Raghunath Conversation…

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Gov. Kathy Hochul visits Bronx seniors to promote Energy Affordability Program expanded to 2.5 million households

By Rebecca Raghunath Conversation…

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East Bronx set for new transmission line as state approves Propel NY Energy project

By Jay Cole Conversation…

Courtesy of Council Member Kevin Riley’s office

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$1.7M outdoor fitness area opens at Shoelace Park for Northeast Bronx residents

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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Community Celebration

Councilmember Kevin Riley expands Bronx youth entrepreneurship program with trip to Invest Fest

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

Randy Mastro, the attorney for homeowners suing over the pied-a-terre tax and the former first deputy mayor under Eric Adams, speaks outside Staten Island Supreme Court.

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Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax hit with new lawsuit after homeowners win rollout challenge on Staten Island

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Castle Hill YMCA brings back Bon Appétit fundraiser after seven-year hiatus, raises more than $50K

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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Bronx Community Foundation gives 600 students backpacks ahead of the new school year

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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Community cleanup gives new hope to longtime Throggs Neck ambulance corps

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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Hand In Hand offers Throggs Neck entrepreneurs office space without the commitment

By Jay Cole Conversation…

Clason Point photos courtesy of Brianna Feebus

Clason Point Gardens marks 85 years as the Bronx’s first NYCHA development

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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